Free weekly research briefing from Animal Pharm
Issue 50 25 January 2008
Welcome to Pharm Fresh eZine
Our weekly electronic briefing brings you key research developments in our industry and alerts you to relevant new research papers published in technical journals around the world. If you like our content, please add us to your "Safe Sender" list. For the latest news updates, visit www.animalpharmnews.com
Subscribe to Pharm Fresh
Register for the event
Research News Research News
Scientists to advise on UK bovine TB research
Animal-borne disease initiative launched in Kansas
Join the awards Video feature
AVMA's digital marketing efforts earn media accolades
Animal Pharm on YouTube
Join the awards Events
 Regulation of Veterinary Medicines in Europe 2008
 Research Roundup
Sedative and cardiorespiratory effects of romifidine in cats
Successful medical treatment of acute pancreatitis in a horse
Use of vaccination in avian influenza control and eradication
Ecology, epidemiology and human health implications of avian influenza viruses
Contingency planning: Preparation of contingency plans
 Spotlight
FREE Animal Pharm Reports - NEW benefits for Animal Pharm subscribers
Animal Pharm Directory & Yearbook 2008 - SAVE 20%
Jobs of the Week

PfizerDirector, Embrex EuAfME
Pfizer Animal Health

Prima TechDiagnostic practice consultant Company
Idexx

2
Events 2008
28 January: 10th Congress of the World Equine Veterinary Association, Russia
31 January: Ontario Veterinary Medical Association Conference and Trade Show, Canada
6 February: Pharmacovigilance inspections for the veterinary industry
11 February: Eurasia Veterinary Conference
 Research News
Scientists to advise on UK bovine TB research

The UK's Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) forms a new Bovine TB (bTB) Science Advisory Body to provide the government with independent advice on bTB-related research. More

Animal-borne disease initiative launched in Kansas

The Kansas Bioscience Authority (KBA) launches a $2.5m initiative to develop plans to protect people and businesses against the malicious use of animal-borne diseases. More

Animal Pharm Awards Feature
AVMA's vet recruitment drive and crisis communication efforts earn media accolades

AVMA's career video, "Veterinary Medicine: It's More Than You Think," earns a platinum marketing award, while its crisis communication campaign during the pet food crisis gets an honourable mention at the PR News competition. More

Animal Pharm is on YouTube!

We finally made it to YouTube. For now, you get to see the Animal Pharm Awards 2006 clips, but soon we will have the 2007 clips and other types of reportage. If you have veterinary videos on YouTube, do tell us. We would like to be your YouTube buddy. www.youtube.com/animalpharmnews

Animal Pharm Awards Events
Regulation of Veterinary Medicines in Europe 2008

March 4th-5th 2008
Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
Informa Life Sciences

For 2008, the premier forum for the discussion of animal health regulatory issues features a brand new track for the registration of generic products. Addressing all aspects of regulation, this conference provides excellent choice and networking opportunities including an evening dinner and networking trip.
Visit the website
Register online
Call +44 (0) 20 7017 7481
Email registration@pti-europe.co.uk
 Research Roundup

Veterinary Record

Veterinary Record; Vol 162, No 3; January 19th 2008 (British Veterinary Association)

Sedative and cardiorespiratory effects of three doses of romifidine in comparison with medetomidine in five cats
E Belda, F G Laredo, M Escobar, M Soler, X Lucas, A Agut

Successful medical treatment of acute pancreatitis in a horse
Z Bakos, L Krajcsovics, J Toth

Zoonoses Public Health

Zoonoses and Public Health; Vol 55, No 1; February 2008 (Blackwell Verlag)

Use of vaccination in avian influenza control and eradication
Marangon S, Cecchinato M, Capua I

Ecology, epidemiology and human health implications of avian influenza viruses: Why do we need to share genetic data?
I Capua, D J Alexander

Contigency planning: Preparation of contingency plans
J M Westergaard

Spotlight

FREE Animal Pharm Reports
NEW benefits for Animal Pharm subscribers

Get free online access to a back catalogue of detailed, market research and analysis reports. Titles include World Animal Health Markets, Generics in the Animal Health Industry and Companion Animal Health Products.

Animal Pharm Insight — NEW!

A brand new magazine full of expert analysis into specialist industry sectors this will complement your industry knowledge and provide a useful business tool. There will be three editions in 2008 with the first issue coming in March.

If you don't already have a subscription, go online to register today and save 10% until January 31st 2008 and you can benefit from these new features!

Animal Pharm Directory & Yearbook 2008 — SAVE 20%
10% privilege discount for Pharm Fresh Readers

Newly updated for 2008, with 3000 qualified contacts working in the animal health industry, the Animal Pharm Directory is the only global guide to the animal health industry and the companies supplying it.

How will the Directory help you?

• Quickly and easily source new suppliers and partners who are specialists in your area of animal health
• The digital format allows you to click through to contacts email and website taking you straight to the relevant contact
• Access key contacts for over 5,000 companies worldwide across the entire market including CROs, regulatory consultants, distributors and advertising agencies

How to order

Download your order form here and fax back to +44 (0)20 7017 6907 or email it to agvet@informa.com

Alternatively you can call Natasha Bailey on +44 (0)20 7017 6777 or email natasha.bailey@informa.com

Ask the Editor
Podcast
Print edition
Reports
Send us a press release
Search the 2007 Industry Directory
Get listed in the 2008 Directory
Latest vacancies
2007 Animal Pharm Directory